Brussels, 17 February 2025
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Mr Rutte emphasised the value of the extensive, ongoing consultations with the US administration, including at last week’s meeting of NATO Defence Ministers. He also highlighted meetings in the margins of the Munich Security Conference with US Vice President Vance, Secretary of State Rubio, and other key members of the Trump administration.
The Secretary General underscored the importance of a just and lasting resolution to the conflict to secure a stable future for Ukraine. Mr Rutte welcomed the initial responses from Allies to the US call for their increased involvement, noting that today’s discussions provided yet another opportunity to align thinking on how best to support a sustainable peace.
Ahead of the meeting at NATO headquarters, the Secretary General hosted the Special Envoy for dinner at his official residence. Following the Council this morning, Mr Rutte departed for Paris for an informal meeting of European leaders hosted by President Macron.
Source – NATO